http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/America-c38390 Update
Colombia are all set to take on Argentina in the Copa America, later on in the day. However Colombian coach Hernan Dario Gomez has gone on to confirm that his team would not be looking to focus all their energy on marking Lionel Messi alone. Gomez feels
that should his team imply that tactic, then their chances of losing the match would be significantly higher than if they focus on playing their normal game.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Carlos-c8346 Sanchez is set to return to the Colombian midfield, after missing out on the opening game and it seems like Colombia might just be able to cause a major upset in the game tonight.
This Group B clash between the two teams is crucial for Argentina, since the team went on to draw their opening game and are now looking to bag all three points, to gain a strong footing in the Group, to boost their chances of qualifying for the latter stages.
Sanchez’s inclusion in the team, is going to see http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Costa-Rica-c2877 1-0.
Gomez went on to address the press and media in a press conference leading up to the game, during which he confirmed his team selection. However, during the course of the same press conference, the manager focused his attention on Lionel Messi and how his
team was planning on dealing with him.
When talking about Messi, Gomez is quoted to have said: "We would waste a lot of effort in trying to stop him and it would take us away from what we do best"
What’s rather interesting, is the fact that Gomez was part of the Colombia squad, that took off against Argentina in 1987, when http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Diego-Maradona-c11160 played for the Argentines. As a result, the manager is well aware of the difference that players like Maradona
and Messi make and has hence based his decision, on his prior knowledge.
Gomez then concluded by stating: "I had a chat with my team about what we have to do better. If I start to watch Argentina and think about how to stop Messi, I am going to go crazy."
It is more than just respectful of Gomez to be giving such priority to Messi, however the manager needs to focus on the rest of the Argentine squad as well. Kun Aguero has been in breathtaking form and is going to be one of the players to watch out for in
the game.
However, with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Radamel-Falcao-c30276 upfront for the Colombians, they might just be fancying all three points in the game.
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